Stephanie Cole, star of Coronation Street and Open All Hours, dies aged 84
The veteran British actor, praised as an "extraordinary talent," was also known for roles in Waiting for God, Tenko and Doc Martin
Stephanie Cole, the British actor best known for her roles in Coronation Street, Waiting for God and Open All Hours, has died at the age of 84, according to The Guardian.
Cole was described as an "extraordinary talent" by those paying tribute to her, the report said.
Beyond her best-known television roles, Cole also appeared in the prisoner-of-war drama Tenko, the comedy series A Bit of a Do, and the popular drama Doc Martin, according to the source.
The Guardian noted that Cole had an extensive theatre career alongside her television work, though further details of her stage credits were not specified in the initial report.
Further details about the circumstances of her death and tributes from colleagues were not immediately available.
Sources
- Stephanie Cole, Coronation Street and Open All Hours actor, dies aged 84 — The Guardian — World
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